Feed Fido

This morning, Sandra Betts is going around and taking things off people's porches. She's after kibble, kennels, blankets and anything else that might make winter a little less cold and hungry for needy Kansas City pets. Betts owns the downtown sitting and walking service Citydog. But today, she's working on behalf of Spay and Neuter Kansas City, an organization that looks out for pets whose owners can't afford or don't know how to give them the right care. "They're addressing a population that gets forgotten about, kind of across the board," Betts says.This year, SNKC's pet-food supply is extremely low. Donations of wet, dry, opened and unopened packages will be accepted. Starting at 8 a.m., Citydog will pick up donations as far north as the City Market, as far south as 75th Street, as far east as Troost and as far west as Mission Road. If you have something to give, call 816-561-4504 or e-mail sociallysavvy@citydogwalking.com. If you don't live inside Citydog's service area, haul your offerings to the home of a friend who does. Or take donations directly to SNKC (3710 Main, 816-353-0940). Someone's cold, hungry critter will thank you.
Fri., Dec. 21, 8 a.m., 2007